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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Orange Jam & OLB Award

I thought I had already posted this--but since blogger went hay-wire, not really sure what happened. So, if you have seen this already, I'm sorry! Blame blogger. And my kids. Then comment again. LOL Just kidding.

Also, keep reading and scrolling down! I received an award from Joy of Desserts and want to pass along this award to several blogs that I read!

I had a bunch of oranges in my fridge, and wanted to try making it jam like the strawberries. So I made this EXACTLY like the other kind--using the same measurements.

Boil a large pot of water with mason jars lids. After a few minutes, remove lids and pour water into mason jars to keep them warm.

Peel and remove skins and pith from oranges. (no white at all!) Cut up oranges into big chunks. Place in a large pot and start cooking them over med-high heat. Add the sugar after about 5 to 7 minutes (add the butter about 4 minutes into it). Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture is boiling.

Dump the water out of mason jars (careful! very hot!) and using a ladle, fill jars up to the lip. Wipe the threads clean and seal with the lids.

Turn them upside down for 5 minutes (enough time to clean up). Turn back upright and let cool on the counter. You will hear a loud "pop" when its all sealed! Enjoy on a toasted English muffin or toast!

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Thank you so much Joy from Joy of Desserts! This is actually my very FIRST award! Needless to say, it brought a huge smile to my face and what an honor it is! *happy dance* I love Joy's blog as well! I can always count on a fun blog hop, no matter which day it is, and it's guaranteed to add 5 lbs to your butt every time [there is that many good sweets!]. Such a SWEET gal--make sure you stop by and tell her I sent you! ;)

Thank you so much, Joy!

Rules for accepting the award:
1. Post linking back to the person that gave you the award
2. Share 7 random things about yourself
3. Award 15 recently discovered blogs
4. Drop them a note and tell them about it.

Now its time to share 7 random things about me:

Today, this very day, my husband and I celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary!

I LOVE the smell of fresh herbs, and would prefer a herb bouquet over a flower bouquet.

I try to run anywhere between 2 and 4 miles a day..I gotta keep my butt from expanding, somehow.

I've never lived on the west coast, but I have lived in 7 different states (12 different places) since married.

I cannot function without coffee in the mornings, but I'm trying to broaden my horizons with fresh herb tea.

I'm a huge cat fanatic. Don't bring a dog around me, and for heavens sake, if your dog poops--PICK IT UP...I don't care if you have to do it bare-handed.

I absolutely love the Military life-style. I love change and accept it with arm wide open. Don't ask where you think we'll be next year, we will never know. =)

And I like these 17 wonderful bloggers [the list is quite a bit longer, but could only put 15. I'm a rule-follower]:

8 comments:

Orange Jam sounds so good! I'm gonna bookmark this for sure.Loved getting to know a little bit more about you. Sometimes I miss the military lifestyle. So fun to live in different places!Thank you so much for passing the award on to me! I feel so honored!!

I will take two awards any day! Thanks for thinking of me. I got a message from Joy first and had not seen this one yet or I would have just included you both in my post! I will share you awards on facebook now, I am thrilled to get another one!

Lovely orange jam. You're making me wish for some on an English muffin with some tea. :-)

Thank you for saying such sweets things about me and my blog. Congratulations on your anniversary. You'll get to go to all 50 states, and maybe even a few foreign countries, if you stay in the military long enough, like my in-laws.

This is the Me, the Cook

I'm a mother of 2, and a wife to a Soldier. My life consists of dealing with their needs, while trying to find my own time. I love to cook, read and craft. This life God gave me is the best- I wouldn't trade it for anything.